Tutor - Biology

Position: Tutor I - Biology
Position:
Tutor I - Biology

Department:
Academic Affairs

Type of Position:
Part-time Temporary

Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week:
Weekdays, 12 hours per week

Opportunity for hybrid schedule:
No

Starting Salary Range: $16.31-$20.77 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary:

Tutor students through a variety of modalities and methods, refer students to other relevant resources, and assist with daily activities in the relevant resource center for Johnson County Community College (JCCC).

Required Qualifications:

* High School Diploma with successful completion of one year of undergraduate coursework in science and math in addition to specific courses such as General Biology, Cell Biology and Microbiology.

* Must be familiar with laboratory techniques.

* Require good communication skills, including listening with understanding and patience.

* Ability to explain concepts in Biology, both orally and in written form in a one to one or small group setting.

Position Details:
Job duties include but are not limited to:

* Tutor students through drop-in, by-appointment, and/or semester-long tutoring (online and/or in-person) lower-level biology courses by helping students understand concepts clearly with the use of anatomical models and online resources and providing guidance with lab techniques including the use of microscope.

* Refer students to appropriate resources within the relevant resource center and larger Academic Resource Center.

* Refer students to appropriate resources outside the relevant resource center/Academic Resource Center with consultation/direction from the relevant supervisor.

* Maintain accurate and detailed records, adhering to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and keeping appropriate staff updated on student progress and problems.

* Assist in the daily activities of the center, cover the front desk and checkout resources when needed , ensure students are checked in/out, help maintain a positive, clean, and organized center space and make sure students follow the policies of the center.

* Assist students with computer systems/software and help students troubleshoot computer problems as they impact tutoring operations.

* Use the appropriate scheduling system to manage and maintain tutoring schedules.

* Participate in mandatory center training and other campus-wide training opportunities as appropriate.

* Follow good work ethics by reporting on time at the center and staying the whole time according to the schedule and reporting absences in advance if possible; if not, in a timely manner so that alternate arrangements can be made .

* Other duties as assigned.

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and unofficial transcripts

Benefits Category

For Part‑time partial is employees who have a more flexible schedule working less than 630 hours a year

* Tuition discount for JCCC courses

* More flexibility on scheduling

Additional

Incentives:

* Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents

* Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center

* Snow days

* Professional development funding and training opportunities

* Mentorship program

* Recognition and awards programs

* Employee wellness programs

About JCCC:

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion,…